Report an Indoor Air Quality Problem
Contact the agency that would best be able to address your concern based on the type of building.
Public (Government) Building
If you have a concern about a public (government) building, contact the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Phone: (608) 266-2112
Toll-free number: (877) 617-1565
Email: dsps@wisconsin.gov
Private Non-Residential (Business) Building
If you have a concern about a private non-residential building, call the Indoor Air Quality Program at the State Division of Public Health.
Phone: (608) 266-1120
Email: dhswebmaildph@wisconsin.gov
Residential Building
If you have a concern about a residential building, call our staff at Public Health Madison & Dane County or fill out our online form.
Phone: (608) 242-6515
When reporting, be prepared to talk about the following:
- Symptoms, e.g., nausea, eye irritation, burning or stinging eyes, respiratory problems, nasal congestion or running nose, dizziness, headache, and others.
- In which room or rooms do these symptoms usually occur?
- Do you feel better after leaving the suspected area?
- At what time of day do these symptoms usually occur?
- Are there any new events or changes in the environment that began within a month of the start of your symptoms, e.g., new carpeting, new construction, addition of gas heating, cooking or clothes dryer?
More Information
To see a list of indoor air consultants that work in your county, see Indoor Air Quality Consultants List, WI Department of Health Services.